100th anniversary of International Women’s Day!

Happy International Women's Day!

One hundred years ago in Copenhagen the International Women's Day (IWD) was honoured for the first time! Since then, women have achieved so much equality. 

Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.

Organisations, governments and women's groups around the world choose different themes each year that reflect global and local gender issues.

This year's United Nations theme is:

Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women

Check the International Women's Day website for more information on events throughout the world, global initiatives and other resources.